QFW Parenting
Welcome to QFW Parenting, where we talk about raising kids in all the ways that don’t fit the “normal” mold. Whether your family’s queer, blended, chosen, solo, co-parenting, or just doing it your own way—we get it, and we’re right there with you. This is a space for real talk about parenting today: the joys, the chaos, the deep questions, and the stuff no one prepared us for. We cover everything from traveling with kids and talking about money, to dealing with systems that weren’t built for us. This is parenting beyond the script. Come q-urious, leave seen.
Episodes
12 episodes
Built Different: The Best Countries for Disability Support
The United States spends more on healthcare than any country on Earth. Over $13,500 per person, every single year. And on the quality of that care, one major 2026 global ranking puts us at number 40.Number 40. For the most expensive sys...
Built Different: Parenting With and Through Disability
You already know the version of parenting nobody warns you about: the one where you're fighting for your kid's needs and your own at the same time. If you're raising a child who's building different, or you're the parent who's disabled or chron...
Financial Goals: A Must, Not a Want | QFW Parenting Podcast
The G-Shaped Economy Explained: Why Family Budgeting Matters More Than Ever in 2026You are not imagining it. Groceries cost more. Rent costs more. And yet restaurants are full and people are still taking vacations. Economists ha...
Teaching Kids Responsibility That Lasts
How to Raise Responsible Kids: The Research-Backed Method That Actually WorksIf you have ever felt like the same instruction has to be repeated six times before anything happens, this episode is for you.We explore what the ...
Where do Babies Come From?
An Inclusive, Anatomical Approach to the Talk Every Caregiver Needs to Have.Every caregiver eventually faces the question and most of us weren’t given the tools to answer it well. In this episode, KeisaB gets into the conversation...
Advice for Our Teens & Young Adults Entering the AI Era
If you're raising a teenager right now, you already know something feels different. The rules, the path, the playbook you were handed — it's shifting fast. And if you've been quietly asking yourself, "Is what I'm teaching them actually going to...
Parenting in the AI Era
What is with the buzz regarding AI & what can we do to help the kids in our lives be successful in an uncertain future? Listen in to the top three traits every parent/guardian/mentor should know, as well as an important one most people aren...
Getting Your House in Order: A Parent's Guide to Gaining Control and Security
In this episode of QFW Parenting, host KeisaB provides a guide to preparing for life’s lessons and gaining control in uneasy times. The goal is to help you feel more secure by getting your ducks in a row.
Traveling with Kids Made Easy: Legal Documents, Minimalist Packing & Slow Travel Mindset
Master family travel with expert tips on essential legal prep, the three-day packing rule, and creating calm, memorable trips that work for every member of your unique family.
Travel Smart, Not Spend-y: Your Ultimate Guide to Budget Family Trips
Dreaming of a family vacation but worried about the cost? We've got you covered. In this episode, we're sharing our best-kept secrets and proven hacks to help you save money every step of the way—from flights and accommodations to food and acti...
Wanderlust & Wonder: Why Traveling With Your Family Is Non-Negotiable
This isn't your average vacation chat. In part one of our travel series, we're diving deep into the transformative power of family trips. Beyond the photos and souvenirs, we'll explore why exposing our kids to new places, cultures, and experien...